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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Cover the ambient light sensor.
  3. Disconnect the rear door courtesy lamp.
  4. Probe the feed circuit of the rear door courtesy lamp with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3

Connect a test lamp between the feed circuit of the rear door courtesy lamp and the ground circuit of the rear door courtesy lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Inspect for poor connections at the rear door courtesy lamp. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the rear door courtesy lamp. Refer to Door Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 8

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6

Repair the feed circuit of the rear door courtesy lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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7

Repair the ground circuit of the rear door courtesy lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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